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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
Muskogee Oklahoma March 5 government will pay a per capita sum of 20 dollars to about 25 000 Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the 500 000 dollars derived from townsite sales in those nations. Payment will be made after May 1 by a special agent traveling between towns. A roll must be prepared over several months.
In Muskogee Oklahoma March 6 a warrant for the arrest of Eugene M Kerr editor and part owner of the Times Democrat was sworn out before County Judge Jackson on a charge of criminal libel Based on a Times Democrat article alleging Harry Levy councilman attempted to bribe the County Attorney to allow prostitution Levy armed with a revolver stood near Kerr’s office waiting to kill him but later decided to prosecute for libel instead and left the scene Kerr a former deputy US marshal is described as a deadly shot with a revolver.
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine testifies Bucklen Arnica Salve heals his old army wound and obstinate sores and aids his veterinary work. Available for 25 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
Shawnee businessmen plan to organize the Shawnee State Capitol Club on Monday night to promote the city’s bid for the permanent state capitol. The group will replace the One Hundred Thousand Club as candidates vie for the location and a campaign fund will be raised. A local note praises the Asher Clipper’s first issue edited by C. C. and Kate I. Hixon.
Lieut. Gov. George W. Bellamy remains in critical condition with pneumonia pleurisy and heart trouble. The El Reno banker and governor candidate was moved today to the Methodist hospital in Guthrie for treatment.
Ready to use remedy for piles marketed by Gwin, Mays & Co. One application proves its merit by soothing and healing, reducing inflammation and relieving soreness and itching for all forms of piles. Price 50 cents and guaranteed.
Oklahoma City March 8 Republican leaders begin arriving for the state convention to be held Wednesday. By tomorrow night nearly all leading men will be in town for the caucus Tuesday. Hugh Scott of Pawhuska arrives in support of his campaign for National Committeeman. 30 Days' Trial $1.00 Pineules offer claims relief for backache and rheumatic pains with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Gwin-Mays & Co.
The Minnesota Democratic State Committee endorsed Gov. Johnson for the national presidential nomination at a May 14 convention in St. Paul after a 68 to 23 roll call vote. Bryan supporters planned to carry the fight to every precinct, forming a state Bryan organization and asserting they would seek a Bryan instructed delegation to Denver. Frank A. Day presided, and proxy disputes limited Manahan from voting while Johnson allies asserted the party unity drive.
Oklahoma addresses eastern district court backlogs inherited from Indian Territory with calls for a general amnesty act to cover minor crimes and misdemeanors. The Senate contemplates a bill to cut 25 percent of pending minor cases on the eastern side amid witness and conviction difficulties from poverty and limited federal support.
Guthrie Okla March 6 The house Privileges and Elections committee, returning from Cherokee and Alfalfa counties to tally Morley against Allen for a state representative seat, was served with an injunction. The sergeant at arms was barred from serving papers as officials pursue ballots. Speaker Murray gains authority to appoint unlimited sergeants at arms to enforce a canvass while planning to summon the county judge and clerk for testimony. Local tensions, not defiance of authority, underlie the ballots dispute.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 8 The Corporation Commission orders a reduced hay and grain rate to take effect within four weeks after a conference with hay grain and mill men of the state. The compromise lowers hay rates more than proposed while grain rates see some concession. Overall rates fall 25 to 30 percent.
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